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Representation helped, but it did not automatically create friendship. We still had to show up repeatedly and build community. For Asian and Middle Eastern families, community is accessible, but it still takes effort to turn access into real friendships. Before committing, test the weekday version: school drop-off, grocery routine, commute, doctor access, and evening energy. The best decision we made was choosing ordinary daily ease over the impressive-looking option.

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